2026-10-26T10:42:41Z https://nostr.now Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag ⛈ 🐸 https://nostr.now/npub1mnzsh4lhud28kzlf6g8246knhyxk9r8wgp67d5zz4vmqxmvtq6wsuhjcak https://stockroom.wandering.shop/accounts/avatars/110/346/882/732/049/066/original/cd2e0fcaf0bdaea2.jpg https://stockroom.wandering.shop/accounts/avatars/110/346/882/732/049/066/original/cd2e0fcaf0bdaea2.jpg https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsznm6qxle35yg6aqgaxkhd9qgu6m6c7vhvsxcmlqkn8qzg6dmpm0czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6xcpfgq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst29rfqhevvrnceqmfd8q9g284j2sfzg6l4jmyrc4rmhxfdh3y9ysh3nlvw'>nevent1q…nlvw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Classic Genesis is pretty damned good. And I&#39;ve always enjoyed Judy Collins when I&#39;m in certain types of moods. 2026-10-30T23:33:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstuyr2m8uek8w9flzyt3pnhe6eqnzhfeyuej8u0aw86fhhahfxsxszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6wz9rzq I just heard about a new designation for &#34;AI&#34; generation art:<br/><br/>Computer Rendered Artificial Picture. 2026-10-30T23:32:13Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstmke0zmzdr8ezff6awh68c86ju757rk9yygc864v35hncx9lcyjgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6724fnh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr64vsmec2msvwjje87z3svt6cklmpnr3lay068cnfmuj4mpyh6tgsqlcnm'>nevent1q…lcnm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Holy crap, that song SLAPS. 2026-10-30T19:17:32Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfm4hz0lnzpgru6m5dgtfctsrptlx2sc8anc4vzqxp4mkt4m336rqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf65cpg78 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqmtgtjjxzsk6ksn38c550jkqsztg68h6hup4hmzty08vn5y6z23stp6ynq'>nevent1q…6ynq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I comment as much as I&#39;m able.<br/><br/>And give kudos as well, although I wish I could give kudos for every chapter, since I&#39;m always getting the &#34;You have already left kudos&#34; message.<br/><br/>I always wonder if leaving a lame &#34;that was good&#34; comment is better than no comment at all. 2026-10-30T04:28:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf0t0tzu3pzp0lwc3srz6s53pj4hjlw2545nyhghdl3xjt36ly6yszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6sj8ulu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0ss0w89wu5hwrz43t3a8nxxwlc9gxwcqw96c4e2fxdupkg2ggkhqwa3uvf'>nevent1q…3uvf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Good. I like encouraging writers. 2026-10-30T04:14:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs06wcamed8ej2gptdel8rwldxj266xeluyvl60gh7uujav6wu4t8czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6efrsyr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst6wcdmwsqvhy5wtuhmp544yn7hp3t6cnde6q4plhd97d57fk87sqv6dez6'>nevent1q…dez6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I started to subscribe just to get the notifications of updates. I think the writers also see how many people subscribe, so it&#39;s encouragement.<br/><br/>Yeah, at this point if I think I might want to read it, I download it. I can delete later if I don&#39;t like it. I&#39;d rather have it and not want it than want it and not have it. 2026-10-30T02:51:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqye209s4mp0zgagxmegxwrv54cx6q66tsuz2lwyrag2pfqv0749szyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6jqk9lc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdcrxfvuqd99ghfvt497kmv4d5n3xgraghmjkyx0cpv76svfj7cfgh3ynlw'>nevent1q…ynlw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Some time ago a fic I really liked was taken down - just vanished - and I didn&#39;t have a copy. Since then I download an ePub of every fic I&#39;m subscribed to as soon as I get the notification.<br/><br/>I have a decent little collection, but I&#39;m mostly caught up. It&#39;s the new stuff I&#39;m going to be missing. 2026-10-30T02:43:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9sfkpw4nvhrju7xu9nevpgnjgxm0a7uegxt339evxk9n939yayvqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf60cf5q7 AO3, a fanfic repository, was apparently attacked (&#34;detected evidence of a security incident&#34;) and will be down for at least two weeks.<br/><br/>Yes, weeks.<br/><br/>The fandoms involved are going nuts already from what I can see, although folks are pulling together to provide alternate spaces for works and discussion.<br/><br/>As I do enjoy some writing from there, I&#39;m a little shocked and disturbed by it all.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.otwstatus.org/">https://www.otwstatus.org/</a> 2026-10-30T01:49:01Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvc6r5guqq2tfasnvp5ly68ske0xhdsy6efjput9gd0e8927knqcqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf66f6q8u I miss the days when it was slightly more about people than it was about corporate profits.<br/><br/>At least Mastodon fills the gap for me now.<br/><br/><a href="https://cosocial.ca/@mhoye/117525059434644892">https://cosocial.ca/@mhoye/117525059434644892</a><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1wrrxgkyu8a4677zygex7jm8fkwkjw9ac4v0jlz7edj02czpsw6esyx8tr9" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1wrr…8tr9</a></span><br/> </div> The good parts of the bird site were really good though.<br/> <img src="https://m.f-h.co/cosocial-ca/media_attachments/files/117/525/055/676/296/924/original/8eb6484ffb2cbed2.png"> <br/> </blockquote> 2026-10-29T17:02:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsflmwym94kvkltshkcptteu65s245sdnq8wj7kyeu9eyxmnuqyg5czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6fhpgg5 This ad says it all: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt_IZoM9KuQ">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt_IZoM9KuQ</a><br/><br/>&#34;Republicans In Your Bathroom&#34; by Progress Action Fund 2026-10-28T16:14:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq2hgenwvnn50qyegf63ct893fd4s6adr755wlqcv3grrj3dheyfczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6gr9506 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspdd3jjkwf92up28jwphhnld4wddd0rmjsg9a0pqs2zsrcrf6n37cux8p00'>nevent1q…8p00</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I also love the song being referenced, so... yeah. Although it&#39;s my hubby who is the Oz fan. 2026-10-28T15:16:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqj8kcy9np5ag0s70nkmlurkzqm42nhhlfzw93zu2ahm5leha5gfszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf68ek7k8 Voting = Done.<br/> <img src="https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/117/515/405/651/734/184/original/42421a9d09b641b8.png"> <br/> 2026-10-27T23:15:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfgkp4gcalg76pdta9aq0ufjq57fy3up20e2f7lrvge4v39nzjh6czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6hkcn9a It is Sunday, and I have blogged: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/define-problem-173390094">https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/define-problem-173390094</a><br/><br/>This one is about different types of AI. 2026-10-25T21:05:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspputmm5ufwvr55vfnhyuhg6zu0nsusenwzt3xjx0tmwaej3wx7nqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6mj7h2a I voted tonight. Hubby will drop both our ballots off tomorrow at the drop box in town. Then I just get to wait until the county sends me the text that they&#39;ve got my ballot.<br/><br/>Why can&#39;t everyone be allowed to vote like this? 2026-10-23T01:55:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstfdhg0656rwk095h9u8dqnurjpvpfntfwa9e7pe8tv8szsjas4fczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6zwzp7y It is Sunday, and I have blogged: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/on-horizon-172715487">https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/on-horizon-172715487</a><br/><br/>Today&#39;s post is about a video game series and its use of AI as a plot point. 2026-10-18T16:23:02Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszn0fjkgs9kr4x37vycgu3vut79y0smw4m8tfwhkl8fu74xd886sszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6qv8gtf In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxk38ccpsassyn8cl4awaszgf8lcmd47t2rkvf5u5s2rg5myjy9usuyh4ly'>nevent1q…h4ly</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think I&#39;d find it funnier if it wasn&#39;t so true. 2026-10-12T05:10:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxzxzjrhtcwekcvzhl07g2d5xlcw78vjk949mpr39e78w8evvxvqczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6uq8a6y It is Sunday, and I have blogged: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/cookie-dough-172062245">https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/cookie-dough-172062245</a><br/><br/>This one is about my writing process. 2026-10-11T15:25:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszl2m6qlgnwaqmtcsktnx988nm60zqemldamf0dt69scza4u6y8hqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6hylt8v In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8d6rej6u4vms9kcsqhtzw34qpc28xqg7vsmfzw3llmmcx9u28mts8lh5d4'>nevent1q…h5d4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>🙄 2026-10-10T16:09:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswphu9jcx8qn9h2298963992hjmnkn2szs0734gt6xkmd590z09qgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf62zmec3 Reassessing Neil Gaiman<br/><br/>There&#39;s a blog out there aggressively following up on all the allegations against Gaiman. If you&#39;ve already made up your mind, this probably won&#39;t convince you otherwise. But if you&#39;ve wondered - maybe read on?<br/><br/>Yeah, it&#39;s Substack (yech), sorry.<br/><br/><a href="https://technopathology.substack.com/p/neil-gaiman-smear-campaign-rings">https://technopathology.substack.com/p/neil-gaiman-smear-campaign-rings</a> 2026-10-10T15:57:10Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspgz9dy4w75eqmyju7qdre4f2l5acy4c8epjlz5qxfaxn5jr3dejszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6n0p5at In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqw49w32ch75zaru2gu967s3ac3qst4sj840s8e5pzmge4844hjxgcavkuz'>nevent1q…vkuz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This hits hard, as a person who wasn&#39;t allowed to figure myself out as a child because of religious indoctrination and the concept that even impure thoughts could lead me to damnation.<br/><br/>Thank you for this rant. I needed it today. 2026-10-07T17:06:09Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswyd37fryhju36tjstzxzrk96dflf6qpyhlkcc0zfktvvqa9rww7gzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6qq285f <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1fdrpydz4n2dpgpy5xhsa6rjg8ytggn82mt0addw6sf93272nhhnqsjlvhs" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Cory Doctorow</span> (<span class="italic">npub1fdr…lvhs</span>)</a></span> looks at surveillance pricing, and it&#39;s not pretty. Make sure to read to the end.<br/><br/><a href="https://pluralistic.net/2026/10/07/gouged/">https://pluralistic.net/2026/10/07/gouged/</a><br/><br/>&#34;Airlines you do business with regularly can augment the personal information you provide to them and the data they collect from you with sensitive information purchased from the unregulated data-broker industry, which will cheerfully disclose your salary, credit card debts, or even if you&#39;ve recently lost a parent and might be flying out for a funeral.&#34; 😡 2026-10-07T15:37:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs97yey7gpl8u3uwxknn9uu9gnz3jwdr8865vaqvxk4wtfxj6xdd6czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6kzdcf8 <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-appeals-court-pauses-minnesotas-ai-nudification-ban/">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/federal-appeals-court-pauses-minnesotas-ai-nudification-ban/</a><br/><br/>An appeals court sided with the muskrat&#39;s company to pause a law against using AI to make sexualized images of real people without their consent. A law that was passed with only one dissenting vote.<br/><br/>You can tell muskrat is fully aware of how much money he will lose if people are allowed to sue for half a million dollars each time his fakeporn-machine is used. 2026-10-05T14:41:03Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2u6m2zv78paz57me6slapackxa4eynxntnsqlfmg2r3jarl964hqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6a2857x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp6lvpsrxsme4w7kgwu634e9q906cddz02u2eym4c606pkyawka0gcy278c'>nevent1q…278c</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yeah, I downloaded that one for my puzzle app. That&#39;s a keeper. 2026-10-04T18:07:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw6m5xcqqm6k4c79qksuyv6ph7dc3k8afhs4f6ltyxaxtrqwh22qszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf66m3l4x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfhetmg5w9supcsnnusnmt86jauy2vqv7uet3kgn4sev5p9eg70kcpnh4r2'>nevent1q…h4r2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I spent enough time in post-apocalyptic Appalachia (Fallout 76) that I sometimes prefer it to the real world.<br/><br/>Gonna go hunt some cryptids there now, in fact. 2026-10-04T17:15:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfjkcfsrq72p2g7xsjdk5n8qwax7smz6tsuzjghwa8y7lylv75rcszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6esvzck It is Sunday, and I have blogged: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/its-gamble-171407275">https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/its-gamble-171407275</a><br/><br/>Today&#39;s post is about my obsessive personality and gambling. 2026-10-04T16:05:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstmnt2x79vgg80ed2097ft8efjh7kpqnvxystzv3ltnjcfjyuy5cqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6kknggu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs05n78t0j8vhlxav5phrhylk0t79rssjvuyd9hrhtjglx039ademspcvtqn'>nevent1q…vtqn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That&#39;s considerably more reasonable than a law that says if you willingly took a drink or drugs before you were raped, then you weren&#39;t raped. This loophole is insane. 2026-10-04T15:15:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfcf3pcaza8zd2ad82nzu7p4y27wraglheahvp423wkaljf940ljszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf608sc6f In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfvperj4ylt90wr6xvsu9rrtppnvy9wxz4a6q3a5k5qlwhvlzkl5s3szt5e'>nevent1q…zt5e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I fear at this point, most of us have blood on our hands. There&#39;s hardly any possibility of being American and being &#34;pure&#34; in this morass of insanity. 2026-10-03T17:25:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfvperj4ylt90wr6xvsu9rrtppnvy9wxz4a6q3a5k5qlwhvlzkl5szyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6la5gnk I despise people who say &#34;democrats are just as bad as republicans, so I&#39;m not going to vote.&#34;<br/><br/>I get it. Democrats suck. But they suck less than people who are throwing folks in concentration camps and starting pointless wars, killing and starving.<br/><br/>People who refuse to vote because democrats suck are a part of why we&#39;re in this mess - I give them their share of them blame.<br/><br/>Blood is on their hands, too, even though they claim purity for their awful stance. 2026-10-03T17:19:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8vy8fc8t06ntn38ratjmt58g7ts40a92wds497xjgwx495cd8enqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6aahuhr Okay, this one made me giggle:<br/><br/><a href="https://www.dorktower.com/2026/10/01/20178/">https://www.dorktower.com/2026/10/01/20178/</a><br/><br/>It&#39;s about US politics and nerds. 2026-10-03T15:18:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy5wnvwgtmgnd2l97t92mu8wry086u97q2u7x4canecd8fzplqjsqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6qmt5tu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst0hp3s7g5smz8393cmtz89ydpjj0vwmf9rvgpn6lz4a0eraxtlac8gfnl4'>nevent1q…fnl4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I don&#39;t like loud noises either. I hide in my room when I hear them. 2026-10-03T15:02:06Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr4ra40ugfn5xzf2q2w98pjpe4q2yadmlts8yhtce6w6q9gllxa7czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6vynd2w When he&#39;s right, he&#39;s right... <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1fdrpydz4n2dpgpy5xhsa6rjg8ytggn82mt0addw6sf93272nhhnqsjlvhs" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Cory Doctorow</span> (<span class="italic">npub1fdr…lvhs</span>)</a></span> once again lays out the choices we missed and the possibilities that exist, and I admit I&#39;m angry at how we fumbled the ball on this one.<br/><br/>But we *could* make a better future. Let&#39;s hope the current generations can do it. And us olds need to encourage this thinking in the youngs.<br/><br/><a href="https://pluralistic.net/2026/10/03/full-employment/#make-sarsaparilla">https://pluralistic.net/2026/10/03/full-employment/#make-sarsaparilla</a> 2026-10-03T14:57:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx7j3r9g76gefkxzlr4yqq52kjkqgjpjrc9x4pv0a2d95s4ccun3qzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6rlp440 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgyh79723atx4x6pnesc7htl8rs992qdchuv0fm9d8hvzryedr5cs3dyfex'>nevent1q…yfex</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I got the impression that New York is not alone, but I haven&#39;t gone to look up the laws myself.<br/><br/>It makes me sick. 2026-10-03T00:13:07Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz5zg87jx9sq47l7sr9ymatvjp6r20vuhsf26f5x4kfuwdh3zgpcgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6eza9pm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr8lw532vmwcy0s5ac6cp6s9yp5sjs5wvmtx93qrjp75zz2e4mavguu3vxa'>nevent1q…3vxa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>THIS THIS THIS.<br/><br/>If someone doesn&#39;t actively give consent, then you DON&#39;T DO IT.<br/><br/>We need to start teaching consent to American children from pre-school and reinforce it every year. I feel like there are too many who just don&#39;t understand the concept at all. 2026-10-03T00:10:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrefxcrgpmvjxvckd0kp2puty20hqa860cvv8mrf3z9rwkmk0vraqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf67rtt5n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst3pd9w7t9lp5prx3xgq8nl0a746jv3l0r50h7qhag08pfalqn3vgn4e8wc'>nevent1q…e8wc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It&#39;s literally written to allow scumbags to get away with rape. <br/><br/>This &#34;Voluntary Intoxication Loophole&#34; is an insult to every thinking person.<br/><br/>&#34;Oh, they were already drunk&#34; is not a goddamned excuse for a criminal act.<br/><br/>GAH! Sometimes I hate the human race. What the hell is WRONG with us? 2026-10-02T23:55:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsda7sv7pfnrryqm086nyl2w79ntgs224ctezeft4a69hpsekam9lqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf68p00f3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdn0p25jyyfnf3m54gjl5vkg8tugqy9g5wpv5vyrraexu6mr5asdqz925hd'>nevent1q…25hd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yup. I keep hearing good things about her. 2026-10-02T18:16:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswdv6rchcceq67y64rpxxg4pfxqyaxa67vrhsq7eak4wvy3ywgxcczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6g9jrpx He rented his van for a movie, and it became a Matchbox model - complete with his actual license plate.<br/><br/><a href="https://myvwbecamematchbox.fun/">https://myvwbecamematchbox.fun/</a> 2026-10-02T17:21:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs99agvgqqu5mjm5ey8fsqkv3kwnsrffgduwe2p2j3ce0wwyv7uf3gzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6nx9kyr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgsphpvqnp69wdxdk0s0tt480z3kmtqycsh2q4dj8ftxcgdmekrlq54t2rv'>nevent1q…t2rv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Short answer: WWII food shortages and a shelf-stable meat.<br/><br/>Longer answer: <a href="https://www.foodrepublic.com/1629825/why-spam-popular-hawaii/">https://www.foodrepublic.com/1629825/why-spam-popular-hawaii/</a> 2026-10-02T15:50:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstl8xj4us9c34rz0kytqykkxzmtgn622hkspq5sx8lcs2vn947uvqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf67673mz WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL?<br/><br/><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/a-loophole-in-new-york-s-rape-law-may-have-shut-the-door-on-criminal-charges-in-the-cornell-case-it-s-not-the-first-time/ar-AA2dkAvY">https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/a-loophole-in-new-york-s-rape-law-may-have-shut-the-door-on-criminal-charges-in-the-cornell-case-it-s-not-the-first-time/ar-AA2dkAvY</a><br/><br/>If you voluntarily drink alcohol in New York, then it&#39;s okay to be raped? WHAT THE FUCK. 2026-10-02T15:49:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfftscw33y0vuk2ltkx7ynpyv5klepv8amw6ajdpwg0qzydsrcrgszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6zz2cjv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsya54e5zx87ahwsk6yy43kr2354qeudat7y4083e9jrjneenld84qp3kggc'>nevent1q…kggc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I read &#34;shopping for spam&#34; and thought, &#34;where is this, Hawaii?&#34; 2026-10-02T15:36:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9tnlgzvryxqzk8mdkhjwadqksxqt6nxrca2sgfmsyvx0n7qmzyrgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6mtrpgv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8tjdcvkm3g942jq6wrhjhukku797npd2qz4kdml98fns5rhyceyq9wtf4a'>nevent1q…tf4a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is the seaweed typewriter?? 2026-10-02T00:44:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrhdahjdd6jn660etta0e3mn7yww5t3yxfflad2n75pmdjsdypfxqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6xk6e8p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsysuer8w2dvpxhxznprlltgj6xtlvavhe4e9m8226gkaw5wahke8qjxqt7m'>nevent1q…qt7m</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Well, damn. I guess that kills my access to the *checks RSS reader* single reddit forum I was still following. 2026-10-01T21:45:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq433epkp5dycf3336rk33jxexx03cxsx05tma862t6qazl2n95nqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6pk0xz6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszgeuxe7yuuvcunrfarlqyh5cfate9mksnw4atuucyx5q64hemvhc89hlhu'>nevent1q…hlhu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Seaweed? 2026-10-01T19:56:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspfqgwvr63gg524mhwp9jurzuwr8kr0xrtspanatuy4vtuxj6jwuczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6vf249t In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst2jxuzx4a488yfhqfzec6nkkv7ngy90n689cxg9jaf360esl4mugg33eq3'>nevent1q…3eq3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>As a long time Doctor Who fan, if they make it with AI, I am NOT watching. 2026-10-01T18:47:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8w5rgdtdj77d43hdknyq74wkfqxuh3j4sejdpvat7h2tcjp9h3pszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6xeq07r In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvn75ph532rfhnxzytfqyc06hcvckfjz4enkydrq3wsq3dw7klhzs6ada8e'>nevent1q…da8e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Is it even possible to have a good book club *without* werewolf smut? 🤔 2026-10-01T18:01:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxs4ppqa5su5g44dh5mvn898q6k300f4mlhctdsu5he2g4xq996ngzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf635epua I don&#39;t know who else feels this way, but any &#34;democrat&#34; who throws trans girls under the bus is just another scumbag. 2026-10-01T17:47:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8zj64wdzew3vs6yk7tnjr58mzrrcfczhkkzz0cv7wykfvxrjjs7szyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf642ekqk The new Taylor Swift video, &#34;Patient Zero&#34;, is a look into abuse culture.<br/><br/>I was a little surprised at how intensely I reacted to it. I suspect a lot of women will feel the same way... although the abuser doesn&#39;t have to be a man to be as terrifying.<br/><br/>Anyway, if you watch it and have a strong emotional reaction, let me know. Popular music has always been social commentary.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw3kSNIxjqo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mw3kSNIxjqo</a> 2026-10-01T16:52:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszejzhcwar2yw2dycutd56l3x7qsaypv59zhjr4dssupzanuqdx8gzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6836ugu It&#39;s the first of the month, which for me means it&#39;s the day to backup things and check stuff.<br/><br/>Today I&#39;m backing up my Mastodon account, which is really easy. In the settings under export, I request my archive, then download all my various CSVs of follows and such. I toss everything into a folder on my computer and put it into my backup system.<br/><br/>I also generally check my voter registration on the first of each month. <a href="http://vote.gov">http://vote.gov</a> is the quick way to check. 2026-10-01T15:51:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy0upsumddvyque5lhm095st9fanng75atnmy6nayytjqqcn9f3qgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6uacvzw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst8cnlhpg39cvu46m46ljk5n9a8kjhq98k276wpzqdy8wup9a9pps8wjgek'>nevent1q…jgek</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The fact that it&#39;s the Avian Intelligence writing in the book instead of the faculty member is... distressing. 2026-09-30T16:14:41Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvky8nndw98qru5285twf8set3s0ajez5s2ghhnyv2gdhdsvpc4zczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf66dkjsu It&#39;s Orange Shirt Day in Canada.<br/><br/>Kowachi annually draws Korra (from the Legend of Korra) with an orange shirt to mark the day of remembrance.<br/><br/>Alt text: This year&#39;s drawing shows Korra in the orange shirt standing and holding a smaller girl (in a standard Water Tribe outfit of blue with white fur) on her shoulder. Both Korra and the girl are in a front bicep pose - although one of Korra&#39;s arms is holding the girl&#39;s legs - and both are smiling.<br/><br/><a href="https://mastodon.art/@artbykowachi/117360820485915521">https://mastodon.art/@artbykowachi/117360820485915521</a> 2026-09-30T16:12:57Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsxtnxg7tcf4nh3m8472mmvzlt0j8j4qk5kw3txvvpzxegymkc2k7qzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf66x5glt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs28tlqq0lnfvmdgttvaj34p3jlp5ee50vdfrn66pqylfqdy00w57sl9fesj'>nevent1q…fesj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Target practice? 2026-09-30T15:40:16Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsd24xeywhpy620kq43r72rthwxuaacdmtrnjhs2q382f0ptjeg65czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf668jrwk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf56jfcz2wcuv5fnu9c5ewkqgn7f5sq02svaj6veced79xu4ugzdqd4nxkv'>nevent1q…nxkv</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m feeling chilly too, wanna cuddle in my lap? 2026-09-27T16:48:04Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsg7mantt4d307d24grndms8g54cpfav0tzpuqalxf9xyx889keqeqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6hrt07f It is Sunday, and I have blogged: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/buck-never-stops-170719430">https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/buck-never-stops-170719430</a><br/><br/>Today&#39;s post is about the utterly ridiculous notion of &#34;rogue AI&#34;. 2026-09-27T16:10:50Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsgn3u7cpvaxnem0fhkjpedxnr485xw6suyn8547cms6w85lk5r3yqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf62ejnfh I was going to ask &#34;How do you hide a medieval castle inside a university building?&#34; but the article answers the question nicely.<br/><br/>This is a pretty neat story of reuse and updating instead of tearing everything down to start over.<br/><br/><a href="https://mstdn.social/@archaeology/117343628099036440">https://mstdn.social/@archaeology/117343628099036440</a><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1p9n2hzw5y29rcwd73yjwnvw7pthrwwpfm2kfmtf7rdc4val3uzzsegf97w" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1p9n…f97w</a></span><br/> </div> Medieval Norman castle thought lost found hidden inside Dublin university building<br/><br/>A medieval castle long thought to have vanished has been found inside a modern building at University College Dublin. Researchers identified substantial remains of Roebuck Castle, a Norman fortress once located along one of the main roads into medieval Dublin...<br/><br/>More information: <a href="https://archaeologymag.com/2026/09/medieval-castle-inside-dublin-university-building/">https://archaeologymag.com/2026/09/medieval-castle-inside-dublin-university-building/</a><br/><br/>Follow <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1g3cx2t3tzk3sk89tyrmrfl3r3xeaw7vue9c8mxvk2470dr7mk4gqgzzrzk" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Archaeology News :verified:</span> (<span class="italic">npub1g3c…zrzk</span>)</a></span><br/><br/>#archaeology #archeology #archaeologynews #medieval #castle<br/> <img src="https://media.mstdn.social/media_attachments/files/117/343/625/076/691/842/original/9653980203a3c490.jpg"> <br/> </blockquote> 2026-09-27T15:10:55Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfca2ayzuj95qvecvt6dvfpga4p8gdkhwkm25uj6g3ed8wddq638qzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6mzp8mu In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgmyxlm2kc9rse3acjvrnrjwk4pex0nunraaz6gt2z78dwjs2uywcve7ygp'>nevent1q…7ygp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Looks a bit like Rush Hour - a sliding game we used to sell in the math shop I worked at. 2026-09-26T21:43:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsdndzs9cuzrz9hqa7fdlyg7m7s5tul006tmzq593ejsutgezc9n7czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf62fq6pt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8lk7qt5jc5uuhq6kvkajp28u3l8kejddt4fhheyhzpg98w6v3geg75frrn'>nevent1q…frrn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I read on my phone because I can make the text bigger. And I always have my phone with me. But yeah, it&#39;s not ideal.<br/><br/>As for the Teslas... euwww. The things are deathtraps. 2026-09-26T20:39:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy97yr0e2pnqrr9cd0kkypgnx4hx4ldm4xs5zdn7g3r6q0qgu9h9gzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf67fe0he In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstvdwh462dpuxul87hjmp9g8ndv4e4t8t6w3makyf5rf00qfnplqgp40zh3'>nevent1q…0zh3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That triggered a five minute giggling fit on my part. 2026-09-26T20:15:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw2ykkesmdkcq8pmrhwqhcq4s0p99jhzegy0wautuvfulnpx3wp3qzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6qkh6u2 Biology is not as simple as the ignorant would think, and gender is NOT a binary.<br/><br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/biological-sex-is-neither-binary-nor-a-spectrum-a-biologist-explains-how-its-multidimensional-289786">https://theconversation.com/biological-sex-is-neither-binary-nor-a-spectrum-a-biologist-explains-how-its-multidimensional-289786</a> 2026-09-26T19:56:24Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp0j4sjzk6fxzvsy2809hlhu7kwwwxjkxq2cy93m6s6u7gk7t26pgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6j0evc3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2fxrw2pjzz55lsddeanq74axyngeuuljvztntccn0jn5nzf2rq3s992pzp'>nevent1q…2pzp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Washington state allows you to track your ballot - including getting a text message when it&#39;s been accepted. I&#39;ve been doing this for as long as it&#39;s been available.<br/><br/>It&#39;s always a relief to get the text that my vote was counted. 2026-09-26T16:57:11Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2fxrw2pjzz55lsddeanq74axyngeuuljvztntccn0jn5nzf2rq3szyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6ax94pe Ballots for the Washington state general election are due to be sent out on Oct 13th.<br/><br/>Washington residents can update their voter information online until the 26th of Oct, after which they need to go in person to make changes (up until 8 pm on election day, Nov 3rd).<br/><br/>Voters should plan on using a drop box if at all possible, or return your ballot early through the mail. The postal system no longer guarantees a postmark on the day you drop off mail.<br/><br/>Use vote.gov to check your registration. 2026-09-26T16:52:33Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfvydat6rdnz88dkv6zuy53ef5a4xtsn0aalrpntsntqjs99k3azqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6s9pqe9 Happy Stanislav Petrov Day. <br/><br/>&#34;On 26 September 1983 Petrov was the duty officer at the command center for the Oko nuclear early-warning system when it reported that up to five missiles had been launched from the United States. Petrov correctly judged the reports to be a false alarm. His decision to disobey orders is credited with having prevented a retaliatory attack on the United States and its NATO allies that would have likely resulted in a large-scale nuclear war.&#34;<br/><br/><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav_Petrov">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanislav_Petrov</a> 2026-09-26T16:38:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsr2ay27825s5tkjkhg0360yqe4c658qesxw6rz03vg0l8ku4z0sdszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6x5cg4k A good case for just suing the president - <a href="https://www.defiance.news/p/investigations-wont-be-enough-the">https://www.defiance.news/p/investigations-wont-be-enough-the</a><br/><br/>Apparently the House, with a simple majority, can bring lawsuits. And they have good cause to sue this administration for usurping their power. So if the Democrats take back the House *AND* grow spines, they could take immediate action to stop the flow of money into the orange coward&#39;s pockets. 2026-09-26T16:26:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsy4nc7ggt9squjxxnetl2j8wtr520cmk3hczkdvudrzyeqys6392szyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6h8uvcl So... they painted over the street mural in black... leaving the rest of the road the usual gray, and reopened the street...<br/><br/><a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ninth-avenue-in-downtown-seattle-reopens-after-street-mural-is-covered-up">https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ninth-avenue-in-downtown-seattle-reopens-after-street-mural-is-covered-up</a><br/><br/>I think the paint used for the street mural ought to be considered for traffic markings if it&#39;s that hard to remove. 2026-09-26T15:01:48Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqrkdcl0tx32zkucaexqrqn87npu8pvtp59zzm5jydt6yq3p5xmjszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf60czkzn I have insurance.<br/><br/>We have &#34;decent&#34; medical insurance.<br/><br/>We are drowning in medical debt, despite it. Our insurance does not pay nearly enough of our bills. My husband spends far too much of his time arranging payment plans.<br/><br/>The health system of the United States is corrupt and disgusting, and is not what a civilized country would tolerate. Anyone who thinks everything is fine is either too healthy to have been victimized, or is profiting off of other people&#39;s pain and death. 2026-09-25T16:43:08Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2npw3h8nhnq54c6znl5radjc7dr0h3xckntw29lrprtas6hvwulczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf60nk85d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszkrt78lzat5ug4m7rm7d0e2h77sklxcpgkeyznskt87l4cxfgn5sc8v9sm'>nevent1q…v9sm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/><a href="https://www.nfb.ca/film/blackfly/">https://www.nfb.ca/film/blackfly/</a><br/><br/>Black fly, the little black fly. Always the black fly no matter where you go... 2026-09-24T15:26:37Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw5z6m7uuz6ncqgyffzg456qmkq5cx7lhhn3mfz8lakarylez7ktszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6h494ts In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf8yjvvffxfwrzx7eh0nprk7m8jm9afv400r0tspm5y3edm4jq5lqjqgw3w'>nevent1q…gw3w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Carpowich? <br/><br/>Looks like J Carpowich or Carbowich to me. 2026-09-24T15:17:19Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsv2ex87r4r96pgw0t9hw5448qa7lgag62n7nm04cc3t4wnfgmq5vczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6mzzs4e RE: <a href="https://wandering.shop/@ericgjovaag/117323081636160467">https://wandering.shop/@ericgjovaag/117323081636160467</a><br/><br/>The initiative would force EVERY girl in Washington state to submit to a physical examination to make certain they are &#34;properly&#34; female. How is that not state-sanctioned rape?<br/><br/>Not one boy will be forced to prove he&#39;s male.<br/><br/>Anyone who votes for this initiative is a pervert, basically.<br/><br/>I&#39;d like to throw everyone who proposed and supported it monetarily out of the state - and have them investigated for sexual misconduct. I&#39;d bet there is something to find there.<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1adw4m9cx4ucetrqu0mtjjclp4585mlcx5fy9ch9nj3zrv55e8vjs4xqkuj" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1adw…qkuj</a></span><br/> </div> A high school athlete makes a stirring case against an anti-trans initiative. <a href="https://www.thestranger.com/guest-editorial/vote-no-on-i-638-to-protect-me-and-my-teammates/">https://www.thestranger.com/guest-editorial/vote-no-on-i-638-to-protect-me-and-my-teammates/</a> </blockquote> 2026-09-24T00:13:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrusanmtu7vpmv6yd48vdlkgvq2j7j4jjpzsf3y7vvt0f2ldvcxzczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf666j605 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0gx93yudufguycdld3n2vlwsm56mpchgdcv98nk5g9aum9rja37c2gj6xh'>nevent1q…j6xh</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>They&#39;re going to try to verify age by usage. Interesting. I wonder if I&#39;m going to be considered an old by them. Probably. 2026-09-23T23:56:05Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrwe9lty26cm8rt6nmucwxg6kvhcfm8c63c2dnxytvc23cmd4c2ugzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6cs2xq2 This is... interesting.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/idaho-cold-case-boise-church-tylenol-murders-b3055315.html">https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/idaho-cold-case-boise-church-tylenol-murders-b3055315.html</a><br/><br/>Idaho cops finally identify a dead man who was found beneath a church pew in 1982 - and after doing a bit of research think he might have links to the unsolved &#39;Tylenol&#39; murders - the reason everything has tamper-proof caps now.<br/><br/>I vividly remember the murders and the spate of utter terror right after.<br/><br/>Of course, they haven&#39;t proven anything, but I&#39;m guessing it will be investigated thoroughly by someone. 2026-09-23T23:41:15Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstjcma0fgglz44uma432h82pjqurmqua7ad5yh6v6wj7q3h2ca83czyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf62d3tjq How is this person still making news?<br/><br/>Furries flying airplanes? What perfectly normal statement got that notion into his tiny brain?<br/><br/>And, by the way, most furries I know would probably be extremely good pilots - since they keep their hobbies and their professions separate if necessary.<br/><br/><a href="https://journa.host/@stevebenen/117322155442736777">https://journa.host/@stevebenen/117322155442736777</a><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1jp7yj53d4ptf5fp9rxjsy8kl23v6a69a0gfqj7ms8u7s7e7q639qqzsxm0" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1jp7…sxm0</a></span><br/> </div> With six weeks to go before Alabama’s gubernatorial election, Tommy Tuberville has a closing message:<br/><br/>It has nothing to do with the affordability crisis or the war in Iran, and everything to do with “bringing back mental institutions” and fearing furries who fly airplanes.<br/><a href="https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/tommy-tuberville-alabama-governor-furry-community-pilots-flight-attendants-midterms">https://www.ms.now/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/tommy-tuberville-alabama-governor-furry-community-pilots-flight-attendants-midterms</a> </blockquote> 2026-09-23T23:28:35Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvnr9gy77k9umfn4pkqz5s2spswak3vqrh8a433zcrcka0zxe02aczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf68h3jn3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8j8emzwcq7s4exwjkudzwa4jthh2dnx7yf54kcl5095u6382skksf0867n'>nevent1q…867n</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Cenotes are fascinating! There&#39;s so much we&#39;ve learned from them about ancient cultures. And visually they are stunning. I&#39;d never be able to visit one myself, but I love seeing them on travel/exploration shows. As long as the people involved respect them and the folks that live near them. 2026-09-23T22:23:20Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs9e6qya5zkeqpm4ts9egklg0p9kcs0yj7rl9j49uwcrs7vdf8rhuqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf69y5p4z In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv6n0kdv2wgdy0f2a0zrtzd2ezzq06xgpa5d6gdchjfqu4uz7jw7gk3fgkd'>nevent1q…fgkd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Holy screaming llamas. I didn&#39;t doubt you, but WOW.<br/><br/>Biometric data to help you sleep more comfortably sounds like the nightmare beginning to a horror science fiction tale to me.<br/><br/>Damn. Just... damn.<br/><br/>We&#39;re doomed as a human race. 2026-09-23T18:04:36Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstjejc0xl2sa7tfw9xrsagp3twpunvqumlwg33kwx78yg42pzu2wszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf60v4wr8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8rtsw3lhy6gqvrlhv0z76aj0hfsyaucm0j4k8zgej56l94rtegnqxf3p7c'>nevent1q…3p7c</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I thought I knew from the context, then did a quick search to make certain. I don&#39;t know the connotations (is it negative or is it friendly?) but I figured it was an exasperated &#34;white people!&#34; kind of thing.<br/><br/>I&#39;m more curious what medemede means. I think it might refer to food? But I&#39;m not sure. 2026-09-23T18:01:51Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqszp5nzy0dz6vvglvjafslprk92jpk6shds3ujhyzsn6tv4jwmg6gszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6cq7axd In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg6wue2v3dzpj87xzez2vk9u026vdpmvw42t3425qqerxmgcfax3q9uh2ca'>nevent1q…h2ca</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Way more healthy, as well.<br/><br/>I prefer a light breakfast of oatmeal with a splash of honey and some sort of fruit. Every once in awhile I&#39;ll get some trashy cereal as a treat. 2026-09-23T17:48:42Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf2rpavy8d2khjw9ynpcklwhcwea8zcemdnz2q2rwpcpmntl5586gzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6gr0rfz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsyen52q3hqdvngcs9njgcjwx4mnvlrwk0mkyvfwaal3t6ugr0h9ucdva4fr'>nevent1q…a4fr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Oyibo is a word for white folks, I think, and the rest was clear from context.<br/><br/>Yes, there is a world of breakfast cereals vying for the bratty kids that exhausted mothers drag along on shopping trips. Colorful characters and disgusting flavors provided to entice younglings into demanding sugary garbage. There is a LOT of it out there. The last time I was in our local grocery store, the breakfast cereal took up an entire aisle.<br/> <img src="https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/117/321/598/604/413/922/original/703e67cbcfb2546f.webp"> <br/> 2026-09-23T17:46:28Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfm3mpt9xn3ad4uecses27nquzuet3gj9fvvgvqwe5nkmvu4xl9qqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6tel0hx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswqzvm20sel0rry2xxpphsvcuz48pfv8h4834vkkr0mu3pjp0905q0hgt4p'>nevent1q…gt4p</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m actually more worried about other customers. They are basically training people to be victims of phishing attacks - opening them to malicious software.<br/><br/>&#34;First, do no harm&#34; seems to have gone by the wayside. 2026-09-23T17:41:14Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfg5zg9alx33frz4qkumjw5v9vl2s2cl9um5ekq087xh98hkk2uaczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf634xdnx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstsfqcph2as8af2znppajnvrj2yexgcqg6ykr3yuhmeq8kw2se4zqma4ar8'>nevent1q…4ar8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Wut.<br/><br/>That&#39;s.... that&#39;s...<br/><br/>WHY THE FUCK WOULD ANYONE WANT THEIR ***BED*** TO BE CONNECTED TO THE INTERNET?!??!????<br/><br/>*ahem*<br/><br/>Holy flaming cows. That&#39;s insane. 2026-09-23T17:39:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqspvx02pfpl5e7kjl050a3k9l0ed02wpxhxy4nq3ep58n9cd0vnqmczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf62xfcz4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv34279p2aealz8f40h9ufrlhs9sla4qhuj26czaan80xye6797mscw8k62'>nevent1q…8k62</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>These are far from the oddest breakfast cereals available. The vast majority of them are inedible for anyone with actual taste buds. 2026-09-23T17:34:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqswaarpscsmuxtdfcdvvsu8gd7630z4ksytxk09z26tafhf6algupgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6sjy8k3 One of my medical providers has started to send me cryptic texts with a link attached.<br/><br/>I do not open links on my phone.<br/><br/>I am not about to open a link to a website I don&#39;t recognize.<br/><br/>I finally called the provider to ask what the hell was happening &amp; explain that what they are doing looks EXACTLY like phishing.<br/><br/>Turns out all they wanted was for me to schedule an appointment to see my doctor about a refill.<br/><br/>*sigh*<br/><br/>&#34;Every time you get one of those texts, just call us&#34; was the solution offered. 2026-09-23T17:32:18Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs0yh6p9npsz8cqftyk3ddquecjfal9fhqmr0447qvjmcffr9xkgtqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6p9nml3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrh9vjw0ue3quhnq7dshsktcj5mfku5cz8uhnud2fu85sjxt2ke9s9mdqt2'>nevent1q…dqt2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I don&#39;t even want an ice maker in my fridge. A &#34;smart fridge&#34; seems like a disaster waiting to hap-- oh, it just happened.<br/><br/>NO MORE SMART APPLIANCES LINKED TO THE INTERNET. 2026-09-23T17:27:31Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrdldhpe0amc6spaq6jeg4rq3mzgwxsmeg5535cch8r7yp7k5qsdszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6h84uhh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw9qr3c68e8hp32fqgask9f4mjxx2dd5da3q2kafqv7c3dxutjm4c4l6fpn'>nevent1q…6fpn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There was an excellent limited edition Stranger Things cereal with maple syrup mini-eggos that I&#39;d buy again in an instant. 2026-09-23T17:21:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsyetldjn8a3f3vtam53xexmgvkdyaleef0zm0l6eafc3wfat54fsszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6qvlz36 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz0v5x5dx6l8xefzgs73cxlh9tpgs84d3weyq2mhsz5rt6ckac7nqezzeja'>nevent1q…zeja</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>*quickly snaps a photo* 2026-09-23T16:59:17Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw7d4gjux3u80wf7xqn5g8y3ff2cwpma8e2qx9vhdspjjejm0wt3gzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6xzu9w2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstskshwf4mzjznh7cyzucx9e0aqx3tpnhctra62ly24g9myur7nms5efqtm'>nevent1q…fqtm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>So, when an LLM does something like make a reservation at a restaurant with a $200 cancellation fee, who should be responsible? The idiot who trusted a plagiarism bot, or the idiots who designed the supplied the plagiarism bot?<br/><br/>I think both of them should be held responsible, and both should be required to pay the cancellation fee in full to the restaurant.<br/><br/>Same with any violation. Both the user and supplier of the bot should be penalized. 2026-09-23T16:53:52Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrz9xtyvqqyn4jg2lxsgsqxspwj2sp6mv3h9kcutnvmgy8vlv85pczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6h3xhsv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs04rkrd9crzxs35rs4l0kmw5pv796quwfhxzwvfv7s4llgv32gf0c3cjums'>nevent1q…jums</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;ve been learning a lot following along, as well. Cultural differences in expressions of exasperation are very interesting, it turns out! 2026-09-23T16:48:30Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsqs2tm2527f7he8nn67f8xc9j8msd0q29kzptm8ff8xswyj4350hgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf60a8eyk I absolutely adore the FFS project by <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1rn9hygdcln9nmj78h379ksk4rzr57e43x4khsq526q2ac8k7k77sqwuvnk" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>eclectech</span> (<span class="italic">npub1rn9…uvnk</span>)</a></span> <br/><br/>The only thing I would add is a pronunciation guide, and I think that actually might be overkill in this case... :ablobcateyesflip: <br/><br/><a href="https://eclectech.co.uk/ffs">https://eclectech.co.uk/ffs</a><br/><br/>#theFFSproject 2026-09-23T16:38:40Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs85k5vk80u33z6u8qg0cc33krxcg2n52zz3ru0rkvzf73yrdcf22gzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6xc5ehj I want one.<br/><br/><a href="https://wandering.shop/@klepsydra/117320680419842046">https://wandering.shop/@klepsydra/117320680419842046</a><blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1mzgma90wn6lgm2zqkad0366rvcsy3mj7krfxhqdncplvhcrx0dnq4xlrst" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1mzg…lrst</a></span><br/> </div> #WritersCoffeeClub Sep 23: What "little thing" really helps you write?<br/><br/>My writer's block.<br/><br/>I see you raise your eyebrow, so let me explain; I refer to this writer's block, a pyrographed piece of wood made by my bestie, with holes in the top for pens which currently also hold screwdrivers, scissors, tweezers, a vintage cigarette holder (a prop from a bygone larp), and a $5 bill waiting patiently for a time when it's safe for me to visit the US again.<br/><br/>I once wrote a poem about the little frog.<br/> <img src="https://stockroom.wandering.shop/media_attachments/files/117/320/665/182/403/297/original/ec5b59307cf6b0b0.png"> <br/> </blockquote> 2026-09-23T16:16:47Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsws0y0wqxcfxzdy9eh6z2ad83yyuszdjumkemtw54ypjqdnr8wssgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6rn2wy4 C&#39;mon, people, we can do better!<br/><br/><a href="https://mastodon.social/@AltTextHealthCheck/117320299773762225">https://mastodon.social/@AltTextHealthCheck/117320299773762225</a><br/><br/>Alt Text helps those with vision problems understand images on the web, and also allows people to add context that otherwise wouldn&#39;t be available.<br/><br/>Imagine you are describing the image to a person sitting in the next room who cannot get up to see it. Describe the basic image, and maybe include why you want to share it - if you feel like it.<br/><br/>It helps make the internet a friendly place. 2026-09-23T15:16:46Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsf8taujul4a5nfddsnqg4mdltm3m4s27zvakvndufzqekaxaggsdqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf62jgekj RE: <a href="https://wandering.shop/@ericgjovaag/117315780927690449">https://wandering.shop/@ericgjovaag/117315780927690449</a><br/><br/>I wonder how many people nowadays will get this?<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note159jmvjk2hkhxqkuw45fd8pw42e8hhxn9f2v82d66lu89a7wryfuqunprjw" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note159j…prjw</a></span><br/> </div> <span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1mnzsh4lhud28kzlf6g8246knhyxk9r8wgp67d5zz4vmqxmvtq6wsuhjcak" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag ⛈ 🐸</span> (<span class="italic">npub1mnz…jcak</span>)</a></span> Today's Belly Laugh Comic: <a href="https://www.gocomics.com/lio/2026/09/22">https://www.gocomics.com/lio/2026/09/22</a> </blockquote> 2026-09-22T17:21:12Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqstruhmsgkwegyp90n2dfr8ah3mu4dhatp88ev0s39mjs6vwcuv8qszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf68t7x9s The proper way to make sure children don&#39;t grow up to be terrorists is to make sure they have food, shelter, a proper education and opportunities to live and grow - not to murder them en mass.<br/><br/>Fuck the Israeli government and anyone who supports genocide. 2026-09-22T15:14:26Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsz03wujys7e26xvj7pqkmx7sf58xr2h6e66g2dgmpg759rgvgvqpczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6wu40g0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq7u34wuvnej7qhfch2vdfqd5e3ycwrgjgaw5j2qasggkx56csq9gfwfy2e'>nevent1q…fy2e</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I would like a pair of those glasses that Jason made... ;)<br/><br/>Good choice for the frames. 2026-09-21T17:12:56Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp8rvmnmuukeqtjtnelzqgg4l0lr8nr8wuennwqj6khzht3wyagtqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf60kwm3f In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspej798gre28q60ty90yrqsr3p376s2neka80gk8utn3jh0xjhfggazmlqz'>nevent1q…mlqz</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This too. I suspect this incident will help push for the removal of more of them. I mean, their CLEATS were MELTING.<br/><br/>They should have delayed the game. It&#39;s just insane. 2026-09-21T17:04:23Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsduuuxeyfm4fsu3x4tqctee90pqc3xlwgt7lx4q8tjxansef3vygszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf66tgz84 I&#39;m sorry, what???<br/><br/><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/21/titans-eagles-game-heat-cleats-melt-nfl-temperature">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/sep/21/titans-eagles-game-heat-cleats-melt-nfl-temperature</a><br/><br/>&#34;Amid sweltering conditions in Nashville, the temperature on the artificial turf at Nissan Stadium reached 157F (69.4C)&#34;<br/><br/>Yeah, you delay the game until the field cools down at that point. It&#39;s a wonder no one died. 2026-09-21T15:41:53Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsfdznzar49ylwls2mh362d9led59p4lgxakmkwyws039wrtn4sfuszyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf62jrj9q It is Sunday, I have blogged: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/whats-with-170098217">https://www.patreon.com/tegan/posts/whats-with-170098217</a><br/><br/>This one isn&#39;t about anything in particular. 2026-09-20T21:45:25Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsw5vl9u0erssvpukvkjfkvaqpunf7t7f7zu2uwcx3jlv5vu49sltgzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6wtjz4n In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2llfd0dslwqe9m80r6ctv6w3jfxhtdcclwl4r9lywyqczwm5apdqlqfqkd'>nevent1q…fqkd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The fact that it&#39;s &#34;controversial&#34; to say &#34;Don&#39;t kill children&#34; is terrifying. 2026-09-20T18:51:49Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs2llfd0dslwqe9m80r6ctv6w3jfxhtdcclwl4r9lywyqczwm5apdqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6h4wfht I&#39;d heard the name a few times, but this article tells me who &#34;Ms Rachel&#34; actually is: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/sep/20/ms-rachel-the-queen-of-toddler-tv-interview">https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/sep/20/ms-rachel-the-queen-of-toddler-tv-interview</a> 2026-09-20T18:50:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqs8vway70jrflxzuck8frv49s2unpsrp9yfhe9pw2v2g3nhvlelltczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6sv4zlx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsw0ay8x5kyz4vknum34s6q25qc4nwe7svpaq8e33um2tfh7qkachqe9hfg5'>nevent1q…hfg5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>This is happening more and more. So far I&#39;m just dumping whatever websites won&#39;t let me in and finding alternate sources. I hope it doesn&#39;t continue too much, though. I hate that the internet is becoming a bunch of gated communities. 2026-09-20T18:04:58Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsp06kvv5p94plc67sxyfqu8z0h68r3x2spx3q7g84a9ktah6l87fqzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6zjynd0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp8g3kzrs3zy8swzgk343q8f79rv3t6fsn8zzhr5h9zlfd0870egqdcsneu'>nevent1q…sneu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think Slimey is WAY too active - not to mention cute - to be confused for zombie Moscow Mitch. 2026-09-20T01:34:39Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsq638jt2xgmf89vsud26x5g5uztnzfamj8ukzkewqtrtw5969fp8szyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6n427t0 Fascinating article from the newish Washington Sun about a small town in Washington state, Battle Ground, that I&#39;m familiar with because one of my college friends was from there.<br/><br/><a href="https://www.washingtonsun.com/national/battle-ground-christian-nationalism">https://www.washingtonsun.com/national/battle-ground-christian-nationalism</a> 2026-09-20T01:33:44Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsx899t4qmxlk6dhx6w6jwcxe3c48rrtnphw6t2r97n5nux207c8ggzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6ztrq55 All this talk of testing the levels of testosterone in our troops reminds me VERY strongly of Ripper&#39;s fears of the Soviets stealing American&#39;s previous bodily fluids in a certain movie from 1964.<br/><br/>Everything old is new again. 2026-09-19T19:13:45Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsrfr3h6exj8sznp7hx5kv474w2j3tjanaxk0w8zthxrdc3x7kcq3qzyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf65eayv4 If you want an rss feed from someone&#39;s Mastodon account, go to their profile, copy the URL, and just add &#34;.rss&#34; to the end.<br/><br/>If you want an rss feed of someone&#39;s account that includes their replies to other people, go to their profile, copy the URL, and add &#34;/with_replies.rss&#34; to the end.<br/><br/>I haven&#39;t figured out if you can make an rss feed that includes boosts, but I&#39;m not sure I&#39;d want that anyway. 2026-09-19T18:54:27Z https://nostr.now/nevent1qqsvyfx4jp2duafy6qrpl6d8w2qamay77c6f34k86mffs0jtvsxvtmczyrwv2z7h7l34g7cta8fqa2h26wus6c5vaeq8teksg24nvqmd3vrf6f2xffa Here&#39;s an interesting op ed: <a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/americans-arent-becoming-socialists-theyre-revolting-against-a-broken-political-economy/">https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/americans-arent-becoming-socialists-theyre-revolting-against-a-broken-political-economy/</a><br/><br/>Even more interesting, to me, are the comments on the article. Food for thought - a view into how people see our current situation. 2026-09-19T18:32:23Z